Name: Shrovetide angel wings with simple preparation – crisp, delicate and traditional
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250 g all-purpose flour; 2 egg yolks; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 tablespoon rum; a pinch of salt; oil or lard for frying; powdered sugar for dusting

Shrovetide angel wings with simple preparation – crisp, delicate and traditional

Shrovetide angel wings with simple preparation – crisp, delicate and traditional

Easy to prepare
4 serving
55 minutes

Jan, 09. 01. 2026

Shrovetide boží milosti, also known as fánky, are among the most popular traditional sweet pastries of Czech cuisine. If you like recipes that are made from simple ingredients and have a long history, we recommend checking out other sweet recipes or inspiration in the baking category, where you’ll find many tried-and-tested recipes for traditional and modern desserts. Boží milosti are characterized by their crispness, delicate flavor and simple preparation without leavening.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

250 g all-purpose flour
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon rum
a pinch of salt
oil or lard for frying
powdered sugar for dusting

Preparation procedure

Pour the all-purpose flour into a bowl, add the egg yolks, powdered sugar, sour cream, rum and a pinch of salt. Work everything into a smooth, non-sticky dough. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Roll the rested dough into a very thin sheet. The thinner the dough, the more delicate the angel wings will be. Using a pastry wheel or knife, cut the dough into rectangles or diamonds. Make a small slit in the center of each piece.
Heat the oil or lard in a deeper pan or pot. Fry the angel wings on both sides until golden; frying takes only a short time. After removing them, let them drain on paper towels to remove excess fat.
While still warm, generously sprinkle the angel wings with powdered sugar and let them cool slightly.

Quick information

Servings: approx. 4 servings
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Dough resting time: 30 minutes
Frying time: 10 minutes
Total time: approx. 55 minutes

Shrovetide angel wings are a beautiful example of traditional Czech cuisine, which manages with a few basic ingredients and yet can create an exceptional flavor. They are crisp, light, delicately sweet and ideal with coffee or tea. If you are looking for a reliable recipe that always works and will please the whole family, angel wings are a sure bet.

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